Book on First World War signaller to The History Press

The History Press is to publish a book based on an original set of sketchbooks and diaries from a signaller in the First World War. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Bob Woodward’s new book War is a sober but alarming must-read

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15 Small Press Books You Should Be Reading This Fall

I’ve been reading from outside of Phoenix, where there have been over 120 days of 100 degree temperatures as summer comes to a close.  With Hurricane Helene devastating the Southeast and war spreading in the Middle East, the uncertainty about our collective futures—whether it is from climate... Continue reading at Electric Literature

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How the Mama of ‘Star Wars’ revolutionized science fiction and fantasy books

Over the course of her career, Judy-Lynn del Rey earned a reputation as a superstar editor among her authors. Think of your favorite fantasy or science-fiction novel. You’ll know the author and title, of course. But can you think of its editor or publisher? Continue reading at Fast Company

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Heartland Fall Forum: Changing the World, One Book at a Time

After a day of celebration, the 250 booksellers attending Heartland Fall Forum focused on the business of bookselling, with a busy trade show followed by a day of education as veteran booksellers mixed with 114 first-time attendees. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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UK: Bitter Lemon Press Buys World English Rights to Zayed Winner

The 2023 Sheikh Zayed Book Award Young Author prize winner's world English rights have been bought by the UK's Bitter Lemon Press. The post UK: Bitter Lemon Press Buys World English Rights to Zayed Winner appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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The Black List Upended the Film Industry. The Book World Is Next

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2024: Where the World Comes Together

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7 Small Press Books About Motherhood You Might Have Missed

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Children’s Authors on the Real-World Cost of Book Banning

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Book Review: ‘At War With Ourselves,’ by H.R. McMaster

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The Book World Takes on the 2024 Democratic National Convention

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The 10 Most Interesting Questions in the World of Books and Reading

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